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Zyhir Hope's first HR of this Arizona Fall League campaign is an opposite-field loft off his former Dodgers minor-league teammate Brooks Auger.

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The Tigers today activated RHP Jack Flaherty off the 15-day injured list. LHP Brant Hurter was optioned to the FCL.

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The Tigers today activated RHP Justin Verlander off the 60-day injured list. LHP Andrew Sears has been optioned to the FCL.

To make room for Verlander on the 40-man roster, OF Kerry Carpenter has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.

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The voices of Tigers baseball on television and radio for years to come!

The Tigers today announced multi-year contract extensions with Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson.

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Detroit Tigers Sign Jason Benetti and Dan Dickerson to Long-Term Contract Extensions

DETROIT – The Detroit Tigers today announced multi-year contract extensions with television play-by-play voice Jason Benetti and radio play-by-play voice Dan Dickerson, keeping the pair at the center of Tigers broadcasts on Detroit SportsNet and the Tigers Radio Network.

"We're incredibly proud to have Jason and Dan as the voices of Tigers baseball, and grateful for their eagerness to make an even deeper commitment to our organization," said Ryan Gustafson, President and CEO of Ilitch Sports + Entertainment. "Several years ago, we made a deliberate decision to improve how we engage with our fans, and building a broadcast worthy of them was central to the effort. Jason and Dan, alongside many others, continue to deliver an entertaining and informed broadcast that is among the best in baseball."

Benetti joined the Tigers ahead of the 2024 season as the team's lead television voice. Known for his blend of intellect and wit, he has quickly become a fan favorite with a gift for making any moment feel special. Widely regarded as one of the industry's premier broadcasters, Benetti recently joined NBC Sports as the voice of Sunday Night Baseball, among other network duties.

"Thank you to Chris Ilitch, Ryan Gustafson and everyone with the Tigers for being such amazing partners as we've grown this broadcast together," said Benetti. "This organization pairs a commitment to excellence with a deep culture of creativity. It's a rare combination, and it makes every day at the ballpark a joy. Our DSN crew is full of extraordinarily creative people who have established themselves as a gold standard in baseball TV coverage. It is my honor to stand alongside these brilliant people to create what we hope will be endless summers of entertainment for our viewers. The best is yet to come, and I'm proud to keep being part of it."

Dickerson made his Tigers debut in 2000 alongside Hall of Fame broadcaster Ernie Harwell and succeeded him as the team's lead radio voice in 2003. This past season was his 27th on Tigers radio, and today's extension carries his tenure with the organization into a fourth decade. A three-time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year and recipient of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association's Ernie Harwell Lifetime Achievement Award, Dickerson is regarded as one of the best broadcasters in the sport – and one of its best teammates.

His reputation as a teammate proved pivotal in bringing Benetti to Detroit. With Benetti's national profile already established and growing, the Tigers knew they would need a trusted voice to call television games during his network assignments. Though Dickerson had long preferred radio, he agreed without hesitation to take on a slate of television games, knowing it would help the Tigers land a top talent. He will continue as the radio voice of the Tigers under his new agreement, while calling an expanded slate of games on Detroit SportsNet.

"I have the best job in the world,” said Dickerson. “There is nothing better than calling games for the team you grew up watching. From the time I was a little boy, the Detroit Tigers have been in my blood - I get a thrill coming to the ballpark every day, and feel a rush of adrenaline at the first pitch of every game. I am extremely grateful to ownership, management and the entire organization for their support and continuing to entrust me with this responsibility. Calling baseball games for the Tigers - working with the best people and surrounded by the best fans in baseball - is beyond my wildest dreams."

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The Tigers today recalled RHP River Ryan (#77) and INF Jace Jung from Triple-A Toledo.

RHP Troy Melton has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right arm fatigue.

INF Colt Keith has been placed on the 10-day injured list (retro to September 20) with a left thumb sprain.

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The Tigers today placed RHP Kyle Finnegan on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to September 16) with left groin inflammation. RHP Ty Madden was recalled from Triple-A Toledo.

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The Tigers today activated RHP Keider Montero off the paternity list. RHP Yilber Díaz was optioned to Triple-A Toledo.

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The Tigers today placed RHP Keider Montero on the paternity list and recalled LHP Andrew Sears from Triple-A Toledo.

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The Tigers today activated LHP Brant Hurter off the 60-day injured list and optioned LHP Andrew Sears to Triple-A Toledo.

To make room for Hurter on the 40-man roster, OF Matt Vierling was transferred to the 60-day injured list.

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The Tigers today activated OF Riley Greene off the 10-day injured list and recalled RHP Beau Brieske from Triple-A Toledo.

Detroit's active roster now stands at 28 players.

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The Tigers today selected the contract of INF John Peck from Triple-A Toledo. Peck, who will wear #18, joins the first major league roster of his professional career.

Additionally, the Tigers today recalled RHP Yilber Díaz from Triple-A.

In corresponding roster moves, the Tigers optioned OF Corey Julks to Triple-A following yesterday’s game and RHP Tanner Rainey has been designated for assignment.

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The Tigers today signed RHP Tyler Kinley to a major league contract. Kinley will wear #55 and be available tonight vs. the Tampa Bay Rays.

RHP Ty Madden was optioned to Triple-A Toledo.

To make room for Kinley on the 40-man roster, RHP Ricky Vanasco was designated for assignment.

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The Tigers today selected the contract of LHP Andrew Sears from Triple-A Toledo. Sears, who will wear uniform #64, joins the first major league roster of his professional career.

LHP Enmanuel DeJesus was optioned to Triple-A following last night’s game.

OF James Outman has been activated off the 7-day concussion injured list and designated for assignment.

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Cool story. Hao-Yu Lee just broke the record for most hits (55) in a season by a Taiwanese-born player, passing Yu Chang.

Five years ago in high school, Lee met Chang at a Nike camp. Lee told him in 5 years, he’d be in the bigs. 5 years later, he’s breaking his record.

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Happy birthday, Kevin McGonigle!

Highest OPS among all Tigers players with 500+ plate appearances before their 22nd birthday:

.854 — Al Kaline
.809 — Kevin McGonigle
.801 — Ty Cobb

#DNMW

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The Tigers today selected the contract of OF Brett Callahan from Triple-A Toledo. Callahan, who will wear uniform #34, joins the first major league roster of his professional career.

OF Trei Cruz has been designated for assignment.

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111 mph | 414 ft 🚀

MLB’s No. 48 prospect Bryce Rainer (@tigers) homers in back-to-back games for the High-A @wmwhitecaps:

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Troy Melton has thrown at least 5.0 innings and allowed five or fewer hits in nine straight starts — the longest single-season streak by a Tigers pitcher in franchise history.

#DNMW

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Today marks A.J. Hinch’s 933rd game as Tigers manager, tying him with Ty Cobb (1921–1926) and Steve O’Neill (1943–1948) for the 5th-most in franchise history.

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